Gambling (Categories of Casino) Regulations and draft Order for the implementation of the Gambling Act 2005 – Formal Consultation Exercise
The Gambling Act 2005 introduces a new system of regulation for the gambling industry. The formal implementation date for the new Act has previously been set for 1 September 2007.
Under Section 7(5) of the Gambling Act 2005, the Secretary of State is required to make regulations by reference to which any casino may be classified as – (a) a regional casino, (b) a large casino, (c) a small casino, or (d) below the minimum size for a licensed casino. The Gambling Act allows for 1 regional, 8 large and 8 small casino premises licences to be in force at any one time.
This Order would fulfil the Secretary of State's obligation to define the new categories of casino.
The Consultation Document and draft Regulatory Impact Assessment paper, and the draft Order and are the subjects of this consultation exercise:
The Gambling (Categories of Casino) Regulations 2006 - Draft Order (PDF 19kb)
The Gambling (Categories of Casino) Regulations 2006 – Consultation Document and draft Regulatory Impact Assessment (PDF 164kb)
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The Consultation Document and draft Regulatory Impact Assessment paper explains the Government's approach to defining the categories of casino under the Act. It also reflects the responses to the informal consultation exercise on the Order, which was undertaken earlier this year. We anticipate that the Consultation Document and draft Regulatory Impact Assessment paper and the draft Order will be of particular interest to:
- existing operators in the gambling industry;
- potential new operators in the gambling industry.
The Department would welcome any comments or feedback on the Consultation Document and draft Regulatory Impact Assessment paper and the draft Order.
The consultation period will run from 5 July to 27 September 2006
For comments, feedback or further information please contact:
David Fitzgerald
Head of Gaming and Lotteries
DCMS
2-4 Cockspur Street
London
SW1Y 5DH
A summary of responses will be published shortly after the closing date. Please note that all information in responses, including personal information, may be subject to publication or disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Confidentiality cannot be guaranteed to any correspondents, and will only be possible if considered appropriate under the legislation.
If you have any questions or complaints about the process of consultation on this paper, please contact Liz Sweet, Consultation Co-ordinator, Strategy Division, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 2-4 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5DH, liz.sweet@culture.gsi.gov.uk
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These documents are available online in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.
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